Background Information...Questions and Facts

Who is the American Soldier?
-The American soldier is part of the United States Armed Forces which is comprised of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force.
When was the American Soldier first created?
-The Continental Army was the first form of American military created in 1775.
What wars have the American Soldier fought in?
  • American Revolution
  • First Barbury War (Tripoli)
  • War of 1812
  • Indian Wars
  • Mexican War
  • Civil War
  • Spanish-American War
  • Phillipine-American War
  • World War I
  • World War II
  • Korean War
  • Vietnam War
  • Grenada...Operation Urgent Fury
  • Panama...Operation Just Cause
  • Gulf War
  • War in Afganistan
  • Iraq War
When can a citizen become an American soldier?
-With parent/guardian permission, applicants can enlist at the age of 17 and participate in the Delayed Entry Program (DEP).
-At age 18, applicants can enlist on their own.

When did the American Soldier begin fighting in Iraq?
-Iraq invasion on March 19th 2003.

How many soldiers have given the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq?
-There have been 4237 deaths since this invasion up until January 30th 2009. Interesting links about these men and women: http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/ and http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22802019/rg0812-1.jpg